Project Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is assisting a multinational manufacturing organisation in Limerick to appoint a Project Engineer for GMP environments. You will lead engineering projects, upgrade equipment and support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

The role requires a mechanical or manufacturing degree and at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or project engineering within GMP. Strong problem-solving, communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production Eng or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Manufacturing/Project Engineering.
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and process improvement experience.
• Excellent communication, project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized engineering projects involving new and existing equipment.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Develop equipment specifications, URS and technical documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing process issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve equipment efficiency, reliability, production yields and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality and safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Communication skills

GMP knowledge

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing Degree

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ validation

Job description

Project Engineer – GMP Manufacturing

About the Role

We are recruiting a Project Engineer to join a leading multinational manufacturing organisation in Limerick.

The successful candidate will support engineering projects involving manufacturing equipment, process improvements, equipment upgrades and validation activities within a GMP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized engineering projects involving new and existing equipment.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Develop equipment specifications, URS and technical documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing process issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve equipment efficiency, reliability, production yields and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality and safety requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Project Engineer or similar.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong equipment troubleshooting and process improvement experience.
• Excellent communication, project management and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• Pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.
• Equipment qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Equipment installations, upgrades and commissioning.
• CAPA, NCRs, change control and root-cause investigations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE or SPC.
• Experience managing engineering suppliers and contractors.